Station Name: HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 768 feet

Nearest Address:
3708 State Hwy 30
Reliance, TN 37369
Polk County

GPS Coordinates: 35.1883333, -84.5025

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:41PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:15AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 12:46PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected to continue through the evening.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 12:46PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches, mainly in the higher elevations of East Tennessee. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected to continue through midnight.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:41PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 6:46PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:46 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:15AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 11:37AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 6:56PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Ground snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Murray, Gilmer, Fannin, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin, and White Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility, as well as downed tree limbs. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the single digits above zero today, and from 15 degrees below zero to to the single digits below zero early tonight.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 11:54PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:54 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.